Top 10 Facts About Victoria’s Secret’s First Transgender Model

9 A gradual and early transition

Sampaio stated in interviews that her gender identity was not bullied, contrary to what some may think. Sampaio was profiled by the New York Times in 2017. She said that her parents were always supportive of her and are proud of her.

Sampaio claimed that her classmates were also very accepting. Sampaio stated that her classmates saw her as a little child. Sampaio’s transition to gender was more gradual than other gender changes that people experience in their 30s and 40s.